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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.87, 1,452.31 and 480.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.87, 1,452.31 and 480.86 is: 721.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.87 : 1,452.31 = 480.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.87/1,452.31 = 480.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.87x = 1,452.31 × 480.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.87x = 698,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,357.79/967.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.54

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